
Sharing about 75% of its parts with the Model 3, the Model Y swaps sedan sport for crossover practicality.
The Chevy Bolt is more hatchback than crossover but is a more affordable and equally functional electric vehicle with plenty of upside.
GM and Tesla electric vehicles no longer qualify for the $7,500 tax credit.
On sale since 2010, the Nissan Leaf has a decade of EV experience and offers shoppers a budget hatchback with limited range.
New in 2019, the Hyundai Kona has a 258-mile range, second only to Tesla, and is a good value, but it has limited availability and no all-wheel drive.
The Audi E-Tron looks everything like a luxury Audi SUV would look and feel like, but it conceals a well-done electric SUV that lacks range at 222 miles.
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The 2020 Tesla Model Y adapts the formula of the best-selling Model 3 and applies it to a more popular crossover style for a winning combination. |
The 2021 E-Tron SUV and Sportback offer all the comfort, luxury, and features of Audi’s other premium models, with a fully electric twist. |
A few more miles of range and modest upgrades push the 2020 Chevy Bolt EV electric hatchback back at the top for (non-Tesla) range, but there are other more charming urban electric cars. |
At less than $30,000 after tax credits, the 2020 Hyundai Kona Electric is a great-value, high-range EV…even if it isn’t available everywhere. |
The 2020 Nissan Leaf has outgrown its nerdy, commuter-car phase and steers now toward mainstream. |
It’s not perfect, but the 2020 Tesla Model 3 has a devoted following and growing list of fans. |
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$49,990 | $65,900 | $36,620 | $37,190 | $31,600 | $35,000 |
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Long Range AWD | Premium Plus quattro | 5-Door Wagon LT | SEL FWD | S Hatchback | Standard Range RWD |
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All Wheel | All Wheel | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
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5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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Sport Utility | quattro Sport Utility | Wagon | Sport Utility | Hatchback | Sedan |
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Automatic | Automatic | NA | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
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2020 Tesla Model Y vs. 2021 Audi E-Tron | 2020 Tesla Model Y vs. 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2020 Tesla Model Y vs. 2020 Hyundai Kona Electric | 2020 Tesla Model Y vs. 2020 Nissan Leaf | 2020 Tesla Model Y vs. 2020 Tesla Model 3 |